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The International Paralympic Committee is an important partner of the United Through Sports initiative. Hundreds of youngsters from around the world joined the final competition. They needed to film themselves performing an exercise routine of their choice for 60 seconds maximum. Then they needed to spend 45 seconds to the camera explaining their motivation to participate in the challenge and what world leaders need to do to create a more accessible and inclusive future for all people. IPC President Andrew Parsons was the opening speaker for the Festival and the IPC, and participated in different Panels over the 5-day Conference. …
Youth from the five continents were united as one spirit with one heart for the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival 2020. Since the first UTS Festival in 2018, each event has focused on placing youth at the centre. This essential aspect of the UTS Festival concept ensures that youth of all abilities have an equal opportunity. The spectacular five-day Youth Festival has come to an end. Over the last 3 months, youth from around the world have prepared and been excited by the prospect of such a unique and all-inclusive event. We are all experiencing challenging times with the current …
A Big Day for Aero Fit! The Aero Fit competition was a big hit on the live stream with some amazing performances and it is time to announce the finalists! The Final in the Youth Under 10 Division will be between the International Cheer Union and the International Federation of Muaythai Associations. Congratulations to you! The Aero Fit Under 12 Finals will be between two International Cheer Union teams. Congratulations but a special mention must go to the Right to Play Youth Team, the World Dance Sport Federation and Team WAKO and all the other participants. Well Done! Aero Fit …
The UTS World Virtual Youth Festival 2020 made a decision to adjust the announcement of all finalists for the 19 December. On behalf of UTS we would like to thank all the youth from around the world who have participated in the competitions, workshops, and the opening ceremony. There has been an overwhelming number of incredible entries for the talent shows, exceeding all expectations. Therefore, we would like to announce that we have decided to make the winning announcements on the 19 December. To be fair and equal to all competitors, we have decided to announce all finalists on this …
The official opening of the United Through Sports World Virtual Youth Festival 2020 took place in Bangkok as the host of the event in a special gala night hosted by Thailand’s IOC Member, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul.The Youth Festival brought together over 100 organizations in celebration of United Nations World Children’s Day. The 5-day event under patronage of the IOC, IPC, SOI and many others lay under the slogan “One Spirit, One Heart” standing for inclusion, equality and nondiscrimination. Cities from around the world, Gold Coast, Australia, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Washington DC, United States, Milano Cortina, Abu Dhabi and so many others …
